Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar
Will be published approx. on 24. February 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
624 pages
978-0-486-44344-7 (ISBN)
Description
One of the most comprehensive books on the Hebrew language, it covers all aspects, including word roots and derivatives, prefixes and suffixes, syntax and pronunciation. Filled with features, like historical background on the Hebrew language and grammar, this is an indispensable resource for the study of ancient languages and Biblical texts.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
617 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-486-44344-7 (9780486443447)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Additions and Corrections
List of Abbreviations
Table of Early Semitic Alphabets
Siloam Inscription
Introduction
1. The Semitic Languages in General
2. Sketch of the History of the Hebrew Language
3. Grammatical Treatment of the Hebrew Language
4. Division and Arrangement of the Grammar
1st Part: Elementary Principles, or the Sounds and Characters
1. The Individual Sounds and Characters
2. Peculiarities and Changes of Letters: the Syllable and the Tone
2nd Part: Etymology, or the Parts of Speech
1. The Pronoun
2. The Verb
The Strong Verb
The Pure Stem, or Qal
Verba Derivativa, or Derived Conjugations
Strong Verb with Pronominal Suffixes
Verbs with Gutturals
The Weak Verb
The Weakest Verbs (Verba Quiescentia)
3. The Noun
4. The Particles
3rd Part: Syntax
1. The Parts of Speech
Syntax of the Verb
Use of the Tenses and Moods
The Infinitive and Participle
The Government of the Verb
Syntax of the Noun
Syntax of the Pronoun
2. The Sentence
The Sentence in General
Special Kinds of Sentences
Paradigms
Index of Subjects
Index of Hebrew Words
Index of Passages